Matilda, Countess of Rethel
Matilda, Countess of Rethel (1091 in Rethel – 1151) was Sovereign countess of Rethel from 1124 until 1151.
Matilda, Countess of Rethel | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1091 Rethel |
| Died | 1151 (Aged around 60) |
| Noble family | de Rethel |
| Spouse(s) | Odo of Vitry |
| Issue | |
| Father | Hugh I, Count of Rethel |
| Mother | Melisende of Crécy |
She was a daughter of Count Hugh I and Melisende of Crécy.[1] In 1124, she succeeded her brother Gervais as Countess suo jure of Rethel. She ruled jointly with her husband, Odo of Vitry.
Matilda and Odo had a son:
References
- Housley 2007, p. 33.
- Housley 2007, p. 31.
Sources
- Housley, Norman, ed. (2007). Knighthoods of Christ: Essays on the History of the Crusades and the Knights. Ashgate Publishing Limited.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
Matilda, Countess of Rethel Born: 1091 Died: 1151 | ||
| Preceded by Gervais |
Countess of Rethel 1124-1151 |
Succeeded by Odo |
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